Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan Match Prediction: Who Will Win 1st T20I of Afghanistan tour of Sri Lanka 2024?
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan Today match Preview
The Sri Lankan cricket team is set to take on Afghanistan in the first T20I of a three-match series at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium this Saturday. With Sri Lanka favored for their white-ball expertise and led by new captain Wanindu Hasaranga, they aim to dominate. Afghanistan, coming off a recent ODI whitewash, is looking to regain confidence under captain Ibrahim Zadran. In their T20I history, Sri Lanka has won three of five matches against Afghanistan, making for an enticing matchup.
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan Today match Match Details:
Match: Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan, 1st T20I , Afghanistan tour of Sri Lanka 2023
Date & Time: 17th February 2024 , Saturday, 07:00 PM IST
Venue: Rangiri Dambulla International stadium, Dambulla
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan Today Live Stream Details
The live streaming of Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan will be available on Sony Sports channel and Sony Live App and website.
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan Today Match Pitch Report
The pitch at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium is known for its balanced nature. Over the last four matches, the average first innings score has been 155 runs. At this venue, both teams have an equal chance of winning, with the team batting first winning 50% of the matches. Therefore, the outcome of the toss doesn’t significantly affect the game here. Depending on the conditions of the ground, the team winning the toss may choose to bat or bowl.
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan Today Match Playing XI (Expected)
Sri Lanka :
Kusal Perera, Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Angelo Matthews, Charith Asalanka, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Mahesh Theekshana, Dilshan Madushanka, Matheesha Pathirana.
Afghanistan:
Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran, Gulbadin Naib, Najibullah Zadran, Azmatullah Omarzai, Karim Janat, Mohammad Nabi, Fareed Ahmad, Naveen Ul Haq, Noor Ahmad, Qais Ahmed.
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan Predicted Winner For Today match:
Sri Lanka is the most likely favourite to win the match.
